Financial Controller Spain

We Are Social; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

We Are Social seeks a Financial Controller in Madrid to manage all financial aspects including P&L, accounting, and reporting. This role is crucial for cross-departmental collaboration and ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 4-5 years of experience in finance or auditing, with strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English. The role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Servicios

Remote allowances

Flexible work locations

Generous holidays

Allowances for food, transport, or childcare

Training opportunities

Language classes

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Formación

• 4-5 years in a similar role or in audit/consulting firms.
• Experience with ERP implementation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese accounting and tax rules.

Responsabilidades

• Build and support monthly reporting and P&L for HQ.
• Manage cash flow balance and planning.
• Analyze key financial metrics to identify process improvements.

Conocimientos

Business understanding of the Portuguese market

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Results-driven

Team player

Analytical mindset

Fluent in English

Excellent proficiency in Office, especially Excel

Educación

Degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related financial studies

Descripción del empleo

In We Are Social Madrid, we're looking for a Financial Controller.

If you enjoy tracking business metrics, interpreting numbers, are flexible yet structured, and like planning and overseeing operations while being hands-on, you might be the perfect fit.

The Finance Controller plays a crucial role in our business, managing all financial aspects including P&L, accounting, reporting, purchase orders, invoicing, revenues, and expenses control.

This role is vital in our growing offices in Madrid and Portugal, reporting directly to the Global team. It involves cross-departmental collaboration with Client Services, Operations, and People & Culture teams, as well as close daily interaction with our international offices.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and support monthly reporting and P&L for HQ.
• Conduct monthly accounting reviews.
• Manage cash flow balance and planning.
• Act as a business partner to the Managing Director and client leads to develop commercial strategies, financial proposals, and ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Support the Client Services team with profitability tracking, budgeting, and financial processes.
• Coordinate finance and administrative tasks for client services, including POs, quotations, invoicing, revenues, and expenses.
• Analyze key financial metrics and operational procedures to identify process improvements.
• Develop procurement strategies and supplier procedures.
• Build and control budgets.
• Oversee supplier payments and controls.
• Supervise invoicing and revenue management.
• Manage relationships and controls with external consultants and support global audits.
• Assist in resolving financial issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Supervise and maintain the agency's ERP systems.
• Track contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Support administrative and logistical tasks as needed.
• Oversee and train the Office Manager in administrative support tasks.
• Collaborate with all teams to educate them on financial processes and concepts.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Business understanding of the Portuguese market.
• Experience with ERP implementation.
• Previous experience in advertising agencies, creative environments, production companies, studios, or similar is a plus.
• 4-5 years in a similar role or in audit / consulting firms.
• Degree in Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related financial studies.
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese accounting and tax rules.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic, flexible environment.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Team player with a strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent proficiency in Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese or Italian skills are a plus.

We offer a hybrid work model, remote allowances, flexible work locations, generous holidays, allowances for food, transport, or childcare, training opportunities, language classes, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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